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PM Narendra Modi invited global investors to India’s energy sector, highlighting a USD 500 billion opportunity. He outlined plans to expand refining capacity, LNG infrastructure, city gas distribution, and oil exploration, aiming for USD 100 billion investment by 2030

Gold and silver surged to record highs on Tuesday amid a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions and expectations of US Fed rate cuts. Safe-haven demand and central-bank buying lifted MCX gold and silver, while analysts see further upside despite possible near-term consolidation

Sensex and Nifty rebounded from early losses to trade higher Tuesday, aided by firm global cues and buying in bank stocks. Axis Bank surged after Q3 results, while Kotak Bank fell; investors tracked FII-DII flows and crude prices overseas markets

Rupee rebounded 10 paise to 91.80 per dollar Tuesday after retreat in dollar index. Recovery followed record lows amid global uncertainty, FII outflows and weak equities, while traders cited undervaluation, rising reserves and pending US trade deal as stabilising factors

A Cisco report revealed that 97 per cent of Indian firms have expanded privacy frameworks to support responsible AI use. While businesses see benefits like innovation and customer trust, challenges remain in data governance and cross-border data flows

India and the European Union have concluded official-level negotiations for a long-pending free trade agreement, paving the way for expanded trade, duty-free access for key sectors and deeper economic integration, with a formal announcement expected at the India-EU Summit

PVR INOX will divest its premium snacking brand 4700BC to Marico Ltd for Rs 226.8 crore in an all-cash deal. The move will help the multiplex operator reduce debt and focus on its core cinema exhibition business

Reliance Industries has not bought Russian crude oil in January so far, while state-run refiners increased imports amid heavy discounts, according to data. Overall Russian oil imports into India dipped slightly due to the impact of US and EU sanctions

The proposed India-EU free trade agreement, set to be announced on January 27, is expected to include import duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors, automobiles and wines, along with liberalised norms in services, sources said

Reliance Industries halted Russian crude purchases in January as Indian state refiners boosted imports amid steep discounts. IOC and BPCL raised intake, while Nayara Energy continued heavy buying, reflecting shifts driven by sanctions, pricing and evolving supply channels

President Droupadi Murmu and Republic Day Chief Guests arrived at Kartavya Path in a traditional buggy as India showcased military strength, cultural diversity and 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ during a grand parade marked by advanced defence platforms and a spectacular flypast.

MMTC-PAMP plans to start silver recycling at select stores within three months to meet rising demand and supply constraints. The company will expand minting, digital commerce, and silver offerings, citing record silver prices and growing investor interest

Power is increasingly overriding law, morals, and values, exposing a ‘world without rules’ — an uncomfortable truth revealed as leaders gathered in the Swiss Alps amid rising global tensions

As global uncertainty deepens and multilateral norms weaken, the EU and India are moving toward a historic free trade agreement, signalling a shift toward partnership, diversification, and cooperative global governance 

Hitachi Energy India has received a Rs 26.07 crore tax demand for assessment year 2022–23 and plans to challenge it before ITAT. The company reported strong profit growth in the September 2025 quarter despite a fall in its share price

Indian equity benchmarks fell over 2.5% for the week amid FII outflows, weak earnings, and global trade concerns linked to US tariff rhetoric. Broader indices underperformed, while investors now await cues from Budget 2026 and the US Fed.

The real impact of the India–EU FTA will be shaped by how effectively it is implemented, and how decisively both governments support collaboration beyond tariff reductions and legal frameworks

Demand 5-day work week; Banking services to be hit for three straight days as Jan 25–26 are holidays

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) won a USD 227 million contract from European shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS to build six 18,000 DWT chemical tankers in Gujarat, marking India’s first chemical tanker order and one of its largest commercial shipbuilding deals

Telangana has secured major international investments at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. UPC Volt, a joint venture between UPC Renewables Group and VOLT Data Centers, will establish a 100 MW AI-ready data centre alongside a 100 MW renewable energy facility, with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore over five years.

The BHIM Payments App saw a sharp rise in usage in 2025, with monthly transactions growing from 38.97 million in January to 165.1 million in December, a more than fourfold increase. Transaction volumes rose over 300 per cent, while values crossed Rs 20,854 crore in December.

IndiGo reported a sharp fall in net profit for the December quarter after facing massive flight disruptions and costs linked to new labour laws. The airline also faced regulatory action, fines and schedule curbs following widespread cancellations and delays earlier in the month

The Reserve Bank of India has expressed optimism about India’s economic outlook, saying GDP growth estimates for 2025-26 show the country will remain the fastest growing major economy, supported by domestic demand, export diversification and a resilient banking system

At Davos, US President Donald Trump mixed policy with humour, delivering off-script jokes and self-deprecating remarks during meetings with business leaders. Amid discussions on trade, security, and investments, he lightened the atmosphere with quips on net worth, Greenland, and Federal Reserve projects